Official Coilover quick review thread
Coilover: Greddy Type S
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: Front – 10k; Rear – 8k
Drop potential: Front will lay a nismo bumper on the ground. Rear: spun down will set the fender right past where the tread is on a set of 285/30/19. Remove the adjustment collars from the sleeve and you can tuck 2/3 of the way down a 285/30/19
Adjustability: spring height just take the wheels off and use the tool to loosen the collars and spin them to where you want them. Strut stiffness front: easy, it’s at the top of the strut (be wary of some strut bars not clearing the adjustment ****) and rear you have to take the strut out if you want to change it, or cut a 6.5mm access hole to run the extended adjustment **** into the trunk.
Stiffness: compared to OEM of course it’s a rougher ride. You tend to feel the road a lot more, but it’s not “bouncy” or “rough” at all. Larger bumps are a pain, but that’s the case with any modified suspension . Considering it comes with 32 point adjustable stiffness with the struts, and because you can also adjust where the strut sits (meaning you can dump it damn near to the floor and still have fantastic strut travel) it actually rides better than most coilovers I’ve experienced while still being able to let the car handle like a champ, and I live in an area that has HORRIBLE roads. So for me to be able to slam it in the dirt and drive it daily without back problems says a lot. It’s also a FUN set up to take on curvy roads, autox etc., I hit the Tail of the Dragon twice a year and have no trouble or complaints at all.
Harshness: It follows the road... if the road is smooth, you’ll never notice anything other than how tight it makes the car feel. If the road is rough or bumpy, it certainly changes the comfort, but it’s not bouncy and won’t throw you everywhere. If anything it helps you control the car more by taking the kit and recovering quickly. The coilovers actually handle adverse conditions well, so “harsh” is not a word I would associate with this setup. Large bumps themselves are going to be rough, but again... that’s for all coilovers.
Price point: used: $1000ish?; new: $1500
On the Dragon, struts 22/32 stiff front, struts 18/32 stiff rear, hotchkis sways, 3/4 stiff front, middle stiff rear. This was cornering HARD.
Back is laid out, front can twist down a lot more.
Excuse the "tucked" look, it was fairly flush till I dumped it more for Z DayZ. *shrug*
Style: OEM
Spring Rate: Front – 10k; Rear – 8k
Drop potential: Front will lay a nismo bumper on the ground. Rear: spun down will set the fender right past where the tread is on a set of 285/30/19. Remove the adjustment collars from the sleeve and you can tuck 2/3 of the way down a 285/30/19
Adjustability: spring height just take the wheels off and use the tool to loosen the collars and spin them to where you want them. Strut stiffness front: easy, it’s at the top of the strut (be wary of some strut bars not clearing the adjustment ****) and rear you have to take the strut out if you want to change it, or cut a 6.5mm access hole to run the extended adjustment **** into the trunk.
Stiffness: compared to OEM of course it’s a rougher ride. You tend to feel the road a lot more, but it’s not “bouncy” or “rough” at all. Larger bumps are a pain, but that’s the case with any modified suspension . Considering it comes with 32 point adjustable stiffness with the struts, and because you can also adjust where the strut sits (meaning you can dump it damn near to the floor and still have fantastic strut travel) it actually rides better than most coilovers I’ve experienced while still being able to let the car handle like a champ, and I live in an area that has HORRIBLE roads. So for me to be able to slam it in the dirt and drive it daily without back problems says a lot. It’s also a FUN set up to take on curvy roads, autox etc., I hit the Tail of the Dragon twice a year and have no trouble or complaints at all.
Harshness: It follows the road... if the road is smooth, you’ll never notice anything other than how tight it makes the car feel. If the road is rough or bumpy, it certainly changes the comfort, but it’s not bouncy and won’t throw you everywhere. If anything it helps you control the car more by taking the kit and recovering quickly. The coilovers actually handle adverse conditions well, so “harsh” is not a word I would associate with this setup. Large bumps themselves are going to be rough, but again... that’s for all coilovers.
Price point: used: $1000ish?; new: $1500
On the Dragon, struts 22/32 stiff front, struts 18/32 stiff rear, hotchkis sways, 3/4 stiff front, middle stiff rear. This was cornering HARD.
Back is laid out, front can twist down a lot more.
Excuse the "tucked" look, it was fairly flush till I dumped it more for Z DayZ. *shrug*
anyone used that TEAS controller thing for the tanabes?
i'm pretty noob to suspension, but from what i've read in this thread, those are looking like my preference. i want something that rides nice. i don't wanna slam it. honestly, we have luxury vehicles and i don't really see the point in making them ride like a toy wagon...
no offense to those of you who do.
i'm pretty noob to suspension, but from what i've read in this thread, those are looking like my preference. i want something that rides nice. i don't wanna slam it. honestly, we have luxury vehicles and i don't really see the point in making them ride like a toy wagon...
no offense to those of you who do.
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: By the sea, Tx
G35 sedan w/ too much money in mods
I have the Tanabe Pro 5s but don't really need to spend the extra money on the TEAS. I can easily adjust the dampening of all 4 coils inside of 2 minutes. Also I'm dropped 3" (never thought that would happen when I bought the car) and I've had numerous friends and family members ride in my car. To a man they all say the same thing. "Damn your car rides better, tighter, and smoother than it did stock."
I love these coils.
I love these coils.
